What Is a Research Topic

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Multiple Choice

What is a research topic?

• A) The specific question you will answer through your research
• B) A written synthesis of prior research
• C) A general subject from which different types of questions can be derived
• D) A way to think about politics

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Definitions:

Arterial Blood Sample

A sample of blood taken from an artery that is often used to measure gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, in the blood.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the body maintains its blood pH within the narrow range necessary for optimal enzyme function and metabolic processes.

Body Fluids

Liquids within the bodies of living people or animals, such as blood, urine, and saliva, that carry out various functions.

Hormone Levels

Concentrations of hormones in the body, which can affect a wide range of bodily functions from growth to mood regulation.